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February 2025
Grades 2-3 Book Club: Maribel Versus the Volcano
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Maribel Versus the Volcano" by Sarah Hannah Gómez. Register through the library's new online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Pop-Top Bracelets
The Mystic Makerspace presents a workshop to teach you how to create an upcycled bracelet from pop-tops from soda cans or cat food cans. These stretch bracelets can be worn as is or decorated with beads. For ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Come make beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: Flush
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Advanced Crochet Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library hosts its Advanced Crochet Club for teens in middle school and high school. This club is open to teens who already know the basics of crocheting: slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, etc. If you don't recognize or know how to do those stitches, try the library's Beginners Teen Crochet Club that meets on the second Thursday of the month. Registration is required for this meeting through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Paint Nite Boston at Great American Beer Hall
Join Paint Nite Boston for a night of creativity, fun, and beer at the Great American Beer Hall. Unleash your inner artist as you sip on delicious brews and create a masterpiece of the image "Made of Stardust" with step-by-step guidance from Paint Nite's talented instructors. No experience necessary. Paint Nite will provide all the materials including its new paint and take-home kits. Cost is $45. Purchase tickets through the Paint Nite website.
Find out more »Intro to Block Printing
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering another Intro to Block Printing workshop led by Medford resident and ACM studio artist Christine Willis. Block printing is a traditional technique that involves carving a design onto a block, which is then used to stamp patterns onto fabric. For this workshop you will choose from an assortment of hand carved wooden blocks from Willis's collection and a vibrant array of inks. You will then explore pattern making using a single or multiple blocks. All…
Find out more »Bonsai Bar at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts is hosting another beginner bonsai class that teaches you about the art of bonsai and lets you create your very own dwarf jade tree. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends. Teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your own bonsai tree to take home in your choice of ceramic pot. Tickets are $85 through the Bonsai Bar event…
Find out more »Teen Intro to Digital Animation
The Medford Public Library is offering an Intro to Digital Animation class for teens in middle school and high school. Learn how to animate on an iPad with this in-depth introduction to the digital animation app Procreate Dreams. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
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